By Anya 23 Comments
Hibiscus is a powerful tropical flower with a long list of health benefits (anti-inflammatory,digestive aid, metabolism-boosting, helps withcholesterol level and blood pressure maintenance). It also happens to produce the most brilliant, ruby red-colored tea with a prominent tart flavor. I’ve always found pure hibiscus tea to be a little too sourfor my taste, but came up with this latte in a recent attempt to get more of its stunning color into my morning routine, and now I’m completely hooked. The creaminess of the almond milk helps offset the harshness of the hibiscus, and the ginger adds a nice noteofwarmthand complexity, making this latte a great winter drink. The green tea is optional here, but a great addition when you need a little help waking up in the morning or as a mid-afternoon boost. And I swear I feel like I’m getting color therapy when drinking this latte– the fluffy, pink foam is so soothing to look at, I’m in a complete state of peace by the time I’ve taken my last sip.
We have some weekend links for you after the jump, have a great Sunday :)
- The Cookbook Deal – I’ve been so excited for thispodcast, in whichJessica Murnane documents a whole year of her lifewhile making her firstcookbook.I loved the first two episodes, and although that might have something to do with the fact that I’ve now gone through the book-making process twice, I think anyone can enjoy it because Jessica is such a great andcharming storyteller. And ifyou are thinking of writing a cookbook,you should definitely give this one a listen.
- This Hibiscus Mask from S.W. Basics
- Andrea Gentl’s Photo Essay From Her Time in the Andes – breathtaking
- Feedback, NY, Down the Aisle – interesting people interviewed about their grocery shopping routines. So far I’ve enjoyed interviews with Julia Turshen, Hannah and Landon Metz, Kenny Anderson.
- The Matriarch Behind Beyoncé and Solange
- On The Rocks – crystals explained on Garance Doré
Hibiscus Ginger Latte
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
- 1" piece ginger - grated
- 1 green tea bag
- 1½ cups hot water
- 1½ cup unsweetened almond milk or other milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon honey/any other sweetener of choice, or to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine hibiscus, ginger, green tea and water in a teapot or a large mug, keep covered while steeping. Remove the green tea bag after 2-4 minutes of steeping. Let the hibiscus steep for another 15-20 minutes. Warm up the milk if you prefer a hot latte. Pour the tea into a blender through a strainer. Add the milk and honey to the blender and blend until frothy and smooth. This latte also tastes great iced.
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James saysThis is going to be fun to try. It will be a nice break from the mocha coffee. I’m wondering if you can do this with black tee and get a similar taste? I need the caffeine. Haha
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- Anya says
Hi James,
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- Shilpa says
That colour! Stunning! Can’t wait to try this.
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- Anya says
Thank you Shilpa!
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- Natalia says
So gorgeous, this color!
Thanks for the links, Anya, I always look forward for your sunday post to discover new interesting links!Reply
- Anya says
Thank you Natalia, very happy to hear you are liking the links.
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- Tori says
This page is awesome…..I am just wondering with all of these yummy looking foods, is there somewhere I could get daily meal plans? I’d love to adopt this as my ‘eat your medicine’ regime.
Thank you….thank you!Reply
- Anya says
Hi Tori, thank you so much! We do not have meal plans, but will definitely consider doing that now, thank you for expressing interest :)
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- Gustavo Woltmann says
This Hibiscus Ginger Latte looks good. I can’t wait to try.
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- Anya says
Thank you, Gustavo! Hope you enjoy it.
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- abby says
If you do not blend the ingredients will they split? Looks great though :)
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- Reni says
Doesn’t the milk curdle? Whenever I’ve tried adding milk to hibiscus it has and the close up picture looks a bit like it has. Hibiscus is acidic. Is the texture not unpleasant?
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- Masha says
Hi Reni,
Yes, almond milk tends to curdle in most hot drinks for me. But the blender whips it up and incorporates it nicely as long as you drink it right away. The photo you’re referring to is what it looks like if it sits a little.
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- RKelley says
Do you leave the ginger in to steep along with the hibiscus?
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- Anya says
Hi! Yes, we usually do :)
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- Gwendolynn s Doyle says
What is “Shredded” ginger? Like, what is the consistency? Is it like minced, like through a grater? Or like julienne style? Or chopped? Shredded just isn’t a term I’ve seen with ginger before.
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- Anya says
Hi Gwendolynn,
We mean grated, corrected it in the recipe.
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- Gwendolynn s Doyle says
Thank you! With that clarified I plan to make it real soon!
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- Anya says
Hope you enjoy :)
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- onyinyechi jane says
i added ginger, garlic, hibiscus leave and liquid milk. is it consumable and does it have side effect?
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